The Department of Economics admission requirements at the University of Jos (UNIJOS) have been published, covering O’Level subject combinations, JAMB UTME subjects, and the school and departmental cut-off marks candidates need to meet for the 2026/2027 session.
About UNIJOS
UNIJOS was officially established as a Federal Government university in 1975 and has since evolved into an institution with over 12 faculties offering relevant courses in a variety of disciplines.
The university strives to maintain its reputation as a globally ranked institution, providing an excellent educational experience with a significant societal impact.
Entry Requirements
O’Level Subject Combination
The O’level subject combination and requirements needed to study Economics include five SSCE credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Economics, and any two of Arts or Social Science subjects.
JAMB UTME Subject Combination
Candidates will write the following Four (4) Subjects in JAMB.
- English Language.
- Economics
- Mathematics and any of Government, History, Geography, Literature in English, French, and CRK/IRK
Direct Entry Requirement
Candidates who don’t intend to use UTME can fulfill these conditions to gain Direct Entry admission to study Economics. You require two ‘A’ level passes in Economics and any one of Mathematics, Statistics, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Agric Science, Accounting, Business Management, History, and Government.
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JAMB Score
All candidates interested in getting admitted into UNIJOS for the 2026/2027 session should know that to be eligible for the screening, you must have a score of a minimum of 180 or above in your JAMB result.
Picking Your Direct Entry Pair for UNIJOS Economics
The Direct Entry list offers an unusually wide range of second subjects to pair with Economics at ‘A’ level, from Statistics and Accounting to History and Government studies, so check carefully which of your own subjects actually still qualifies.
Confirm these requirements against UNIJOS’s current admission brochure before registering, since the 180 JAMB benchmark and subject combinations can shift between academic sessions at UNIJOS.